Ruby Tobor-Vasquez
Ruby Tobor-Vasquez
Mental Health #2: Anxiety
Mental Health #2: Anxiety
Mental Health #2: Anxiety
Sunday 21st November 2021
Ruby Tobor-Vasquez discusses her personal experiences with anxiety and PTSD, offering insights, debunking myths, and providing resources for help.
14 minutes
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Ruby Tobor-Vasquez
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Get the buttons here!Facing Anxiety Head-On: Ruby's Personal Journey and Insights
For my fellow anxiety sufferers, there is hope.
Have you ever felt like anxiety was an unwelcome guest in your life? In this heartfelt episode of 'Awkwardish', host Ruby Tobor-Vasquez opens up about her own struggles with anxiety and PTSD. Ruby takes the brave step of going solo to share her deeply personal experiences with social anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder.
She doesn't just stop at sharing her story; she also tackles the common misconceptions that surround these conditions, aiming to clear up the fog for those who might be in the dark about what anxiety really feels like. Ruby explains how anxiety can sometimes lead to agoraphobia, a condition that makes leaving the house feel like an insurmountable challenge. But it's not all gloom and doom; Ruby offers hope and practical advice too.
She introduces a training exercise inspired by Star Trek that helps with acceptance—a crucial skill for anyone grappling with anxiety. Ruby also delves into the symptoms and causes of PTSD and its complex cousin, complex post-traumatic stress disorder. She sheds light on how these disorders often co-occur with other mental health issues like depression and substance use disorders. Wrapping up the episode, Ruby encourages listeners to seek help and provides valuable resources for those dealing with anxiety disorders.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand anxiety better or needs a reminder that they're not alone in their struggles.